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Category: KURE Fest

Remembering KURE Fest!

March 22, 2023

by Caleb Davis 2023’s KURE Fest was a huge success! This year’s lineup included two Iowa-based bands, Allegra Hernandez and Hot Kunch (the latter…

KURE Fest 2019

October 22, 2019

LINEUP6p — Doors6:30p — Field Division7:15p — Gloom Balloon8p — Elizabeth Moen9:30p — Peach Pit 88.5 KURE is proud to announce the 9th annual…

KURE Fest 2018

October 16, 2018

88.5 KURE is proud to announce that Smallpools and Wet will be co-headlining this year’s KURE Fest on October 21st! They will be supported…

Don’t Sleep on The Fuss: A Quick Look at a Local Favorite

September 20, 2017

By Brady Nickel Ames, Ia. – You couldn’t be knocked if KURE Fest 2017 is the first time you’ve heard or heard of The…

KURE Fest 2017

September 14, 2017

Join us for the 8th annual KURE Fest! Free, open to the public, all ages welcome. Doors open at 5:30pm LINEUP: NONAME Noname (born…

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